§ 52. Mr. WESTWOODasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total amount of the National Debt as at the 31st December, 1925; the amount due per head of the population; and the interest charges on the National Debt per head of the population for the year 1925?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe total nominal amount of the National Debt on the 31st 1716 December, 1925, was £7,738 millions, and the estimate of the charge for interest and management in the financial year ending 31st March next is £305 millions. Divided by the number of the population, these figures become £171 and £6 15s. respectively.